April weather forecast
Ohio, USA

April marks a significant change in Ohio's weather, as spring starts to take hold and winter becomes a distant memory. The temperatures in April rise considerably, with minimum temperatures ranging from 37°F (2.8°C) to 39°F (3.9°C), and maximum temperatures falling between 58°F (14.4°C) to 60°F (15.6°C).

The northern regions, particularly those close to Lake Erie, continue to experience cooler temperatures. However, the moderating influence of the lake begins to be more pronounced, easing the transition into spring. The extreme south enjoys a more rapid warming trend, aligning with its humid subtropical climate classification.

April stands as the wettest month in Ohio, with the average monthly rainfall between 3.5" (89mm) to 4" (102mm). Thunderstorms become a significant contributor to the rainfall, occurring across the state but more frequently in the south.

Snow becomes a rarity in April, although some northern areas may still witness occasional flurries. This contrasts sharply with the previous months, especially February and March, where snow was a common occurrence.

Cities near Lake Erie, including Cleveland, and those in the extreme south continue to display unique weather characteristics, influenced by their geographical features.

April's weather signifies a departure from the cold and snow of winter, embracing the warmth and rains of spring. The rise in temperatures, increase in rainfall, and reduction in snowfall differentiate April from the preceding months, clearly marking the state's transition into a new and more temperate season.

---

• Columbus - April »
  In Columbus, during April, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. April is the last month it regularly snows in Columbus, Ohio.
• Cleveland - April »
  In Cleveland during April, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. On the last day of April, in Cleveland sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.
• Cincinnati - April »
  The weather in April truly epitomizes 'Springtime in Cincinnati. ' The residual winter chill is left behind, replaced by a clear surge in temperature, making this month a time of true metamorphosis. In Cincinnati in April, during 15.7 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Toledo - April »
  The month with the most rainfall in Toledo is April, when the rain falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Toledo is April, when the rain falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.
• Akron - April »
  In Akron, in April, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Akron, in April, during 17.6 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Dayton - April »
  In Dayton in April, during 15.5 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of April in Dayton, Ohio, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 8:01 pm.
• Parma - April »
  In Parma, during April, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. During 2 snowfall days, in April, Parma aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.
• Canton - April »
  In Canton, in April, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Canton, in April, during 16.8 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Youngstown - April »
  In Youngstown, Ohio, in April, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Youngstown, in April, during 3.7 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Lorain - April »
  During 1.9 snowfall days, in April, Lorain aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow. During 1.9 snowfall days, in April, Lorain aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow.
• Hamilton - April »
  In Hamilton in April, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. During 0.7 snowfall days, in April, Hamilton aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.
• Springfield - April »
  In Springfield, during April, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation. In April, in Springfield, Ohio, the rain falls for 16.8 days.